Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Mississippi

In Mississippi, the median pay for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders is $22.39 an hour ($46,560 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.

$22.39Median hourly pay
$37,800–$57,500Middle half of workers, yearly
660People in this job in Mississippi

That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($45,760). Mississippi ranks 24th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders in Mississippi

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.56$34,440
25% of workers$18.17$37,800
Half of workers (median)$22.39$46,560
75% of workers$27.65$57,500
90% of workers$33.99$70,690

Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders pay in Mississippi metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Gulfport-Biloxi$55,94040
Jackson$50,37060

Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for extruding, forming, pressing, and compacting machine setters, operators, and tenders

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +1.5% over ten years, little or no change · about 5,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Mississippi

JobMedian yearly pay
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,720
Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47,380
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$42,090
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,590
Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38,340
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,730
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,670
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,170

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.